Paris Works and Pointillism: Vincent's move to Paris in 1886 brought about an profound change in his approach to art. A number of Van Gogh's works at the time are not only noticably more adventurous in their use of colour, but also adopt a pointillist approach. In just a short period, we see Van Gogh's style move from the dark to the vibrant; from the worker bent over a loom to a pair of lovers strolling through a park.

Japonaseries: The period in which Vincent painted in the traditional Japanese fashion is brief, but nonetheless extremely interesting. "Japonisme" was an influence that was particularly popular in the mid to late 19th century. Vincent was intrigued by the Japanese prints available to him at the time.

The Portraits: Vincent painted portraits throughout his entire career, often self-portraits when he couldn't afford models. These portraits, from his earliest works of peasant women wearing white bonnets. . By looking specifically at the portraits throughout Van Gogh's career, one can take note of his ever changing style, and ever growing genius.

The Still Lifes: Vincent painted still lifes throughout his career, in part because his financial state compelled him to choose of a bowl of fruit, a vase of flowers or a pair of shoes over a living, breathing model.

Sunflowers: Van Gogh's works are instantly recognizable to anyone in the world, it may be his sunflower series which are the most famous of his works. Though Vincent had used sunflowers as a subject of his painting as early as 1886, the majority of his bold and beautiful sunflower series were painted in 1888.